Chapter Thirty-Two

Selena's POV

I sit next to Justin's side as he continues to bleed. He's losing more and more blood with every passing minute which is showing affect on him because every time he talks, his voice sounds weaker and weaker. He can barely keep his eyes open.

"You're going to be okay," I say, taking my hand and moving a strand of hair that's in his eyes. "I promise."

I kiss his forehead before I stand to my feet. I need to find something that will at least slow down the bleeding. I'm not just going to sit here and watch him bleed to death.

I walk over to a table that is in the corner of the room. On it lies multiple empty beer bottles, Louis and Ryan's masks that they had on earlier, and then Ryan's black jacket. Thinking back to when I was the one who got stabbed, I remember Justin using his shirt to try and stop the bleeding. I grab the jacket then make my way back over to Justin.

When I kneel next to him again, his eyes are closed. I feel my heart stop for a moment and I shake his shoulder.

"Justin!" I shout.

His eyes fly open which makes me jump a little, but then I release a breath I didn't even know I was holding.

"W-what?" Justin asks.

"I thought you were dead!" I say, tears brimming my eyes. "You need to keep your eyes open, okay?"

He nods, "I'm not going to make it, though."

I shake my head quickly. "Don't say that."

"Sel, I've already lost too much blood a-and I'm losing more as we speak. I'm fading away with every passing m-minute." Justin explains, his voice cracking and sounding even weaker. "It's too late to s-save me now."

Tears start streaming down my face. I bite my lip to try and keep loud sobs from leaving my mouth, but it doesn't help.

"I-I won't let you slip away from me like this. I'm not going to sit here and watch you bleed to death." I cry. "Please Justin, d-don't leave me. Please! You have to keep fighting, for me."

"For you," Justin replies. "I'll keep fighting for y-you."

"I love you," I say through a sob, my hand cupping his left cheek.

"I love you too." he says, his eyes looking into mine.

I lean in and press my lips softly to his. It's a gentle kiss. Our lips are only connected for a few moments before I pull away. I smile faintly at him and he returns a weak smile back.

"Here," I say, standing up. "Let me untie you."

I go behind the pole and quickly untie the rope from around Justin's wrists. When it's removed, I can see the red burns from the rope on his wrists. I then walk over and untie the rope from around Justin's ankles.

I look up at Justin as he's rubbing his wrists with a pained look on his face. My eyes glance down at his bloody side before I glance over at Justin's parents. Pattie is still crying while Jeremy is watching me.

Then that's when I know what I need to do.

I walk over and kneel down in front of Pattie and Jeremy. "I'm going to get Justin and you guys out of here," I whisper to them as I remove the cloth from their mouths.

"What are you going to do?" Jeremy asks, his voice low and at a whisper.

"It's me that Liam wants. Not you guys, or Justin." I say.

"Don't risk your life for us, Selena." Pattie whispers.

"I have to do this." I say, glancing over my shoulder to look at Justin before looking back at Pattie and Jeremy's eyes. "If I don't do this, Liam will kill all of us. And I won't let that happen." I sigh. "Just promise me that you won't say anything to Justin?"

They both slowly nod their heads.

"Selena," I hear Justin call for me.

I rush over to his side. "What's wrong?" I ask.

"I-if I die–" Those three words are the only words I let leave Justin's mouth before I put my finger to his lips to silence him.

"Don't." I say sternly. "Don't talk like that. You're not going to die because I won't let that happen." I kiss his forehead and when I look into his eyes I can see them beginning to water. "We're both going to make it through this, okay? Don't give up, Justin. Keep fighting." I take my thumb and wipe away a few tears that manage to slip down his cheeks. "Everything's gonna be alright."

Justin reaches his hand up and pushes a lock of my hair behind my ear. He cups my cheek and I bring my lips to his. Our lips move softly against each other. But we both pull away when we hear the door to the basement open.

I hear footsteps come down the staircase before I see a man. The room is too dark to make out his facial features until he walks closer to us into the light. I feel myself relax a little.

"Oh my god," Alfredo says, his eyes widening at the sight of Justin's blood on the floor. "What the hell?"

"Don't act like you're so surprised." Justin says.

Alfredo walks over to our side. "Justin, I had no idea that they were doing this to you. I didn't even know that they had brought you and your family here." he explains, before he looks at me. "I didn't know you were here either." His eyes travel back down to Justin's side and he cautious lifts up his shirt to examine the deep gash. "Damn, what happened?"

"Liam, that's what happened." Justin says.

"Alfredo," I say his name which makes him look at me again. "Help him, please."

"I don't want his help." Justin growls. "He turned his back on me and I'd rather die then have him save my life."

Alfredo stands to his feet. "Sorry, Selena. But no." he says.

He starts to walk away and I quickly grab his arm. "I know you're not like Liam. That's not you." I say. "I can't sit here and watch Justin slip away from me like this. You're the only hopes for him having any chance of surviving. Please, Alfredo."

He bites his lip. He glances from me, to Justin, and to Pattie and Jeremy before his look back into mine. "I would help, you know I would. But Liam-"

"I've got a plan. Don't worry about Liam, okay?" I say.

"What are you going to do?" he asks.

"I'm doing the only thing that I know Liam will agree on doing." I say.

I walk away from him before he's able to say anything. I grab the jacket and kneel down next to Justin. I lift his shirt up and gentle press the jacket to his open wound. He winces out in pain and his eyes squeezes together tightly.

"Keep this against your side, okay?" I say.

"W-where are you going?" Justin asks.

I bite my lip. "I'm going to go with Alfredo to help get his stuff so he can help you." I lie.

"No," Justin says, his hand reaching for mine. "I want you to stay here, so I know you're safe."

"Justin, I'll be fine." I reply, leaning over to kiss his cheek. "I'll be back in a few minutes. Try not to move so much."

"Selena-" I shut him up with a quick kiss to his lips.

"It's okay," I whisper against his lips.

I pull away and stand up. Justin presses his hands to his side to keep the jacket pressed against the opened wound. Hopefully the bleeding will slow down, or even stop. If he loses anymore blood, I don't know if he'll make it or not.

I walk over to Alfredo and he gestures his head towards the door. I nod and follow behind him. Before we turn the corner I take another look at Justin. Jeremy and Pattie have already rushed to his side. Pattie is keeping the jacket pressed against his side while I can hear Jeremy asking him a bunch of questions.

"I'm sorry, Justin..." I whisper to myself.

I take a deep breath before I follow Alfredo up the staircase.

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~ Author's Notes ~

This is a really short chapter, sorrrrry!

But what do you guys think Selena is going to do? And do you think Justin will be okay?

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